Top U.S. official at the centre of the Jan 6 Capitol investigation retires

Published

3 years ago

August 31, 2022

A top Secret Service agent at the centre of the January 6 Capitol riot investigation has retired from his role

Tony Ornato became a key figure in the investigation after witnessing a number of key incidents involving then-President Donald Trump in the hours leading up to the deadly attack.

Ornato was initially head of Trump’s Secret Service before becoming deputy chief of staff in the White House in 2019.

His position to the former President has made him a person of interest in the Capitol investigation.

Earlier this year, former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson revealed Ornato told her Trump became angry when his security force refused to drive him to the Capitol on January 6.

Hutchinson also says Ornato confessed Trump lunged for the steering wheel AND grabbed an agent’s throat when they rejected his commands.

In a statement, Ornato has confirmed his retirement, saying he now wants to work in the private sector.

Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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18 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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